How to pronounce amscray
Say it like AM-skray. Amscray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- skray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amscray pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- skrayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of amscray
American and British speakers say amscray in essentially the same way: /ˈæmskreɪ/ in the US and /ˈæmskreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-skray.
What does amscray mean?
- To go away.“Get out of here! Amscray!”
Where does amscray come from?
Pig Latin version of scram; possibly the only Pig Latin word to enter common American English besides ixnay.
Questions about saying amscray
How do you pronounce amscray?
Say AM-skray. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmskreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈæmskreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amscray?
Amscray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · skray.
Do Americans and Brits say amscray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmskreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈæmskreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.